Dr. Fante on Recurrent Eyelid Retraction

Lower eyelid retraction can occur due to a variety of causes including thyroid eye disease, facial nerve palsy, and secondary to surgery, trauma, or other cicatrizing conditions. Surgical repair of lower eyelid retraction can be challenging, particularly in recurrent cases. Dr. Fante co-authored an article supporting the use of spacers in these instances, minimizing the risk of the edges scarring back together. Read more here.